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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,868.23, 91,273.60 and 35,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,868.23, 91,273.60 and 35,575 is: 53,345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,868.23 : 91,273.60 = 35,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,868.23/91,273.60 = 35,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,868.23x = 91,273.60 × 35,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,868.23x = 3,247,058,320
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,058,320/60,868.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,345.70

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